Weft Studio
1b Finkle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8UU. 01228 533677. W: www.weft-studio.co.uk
Weft Studio is an exciting working arts and crafts studio and shop located in Carlisle’s historic quarter. Mainly supporting local artists it is currently hosting two textile artists specialising in weaving and mixed media. A chance to see the making processes behind a piece of work, catch a demonstration or discover unique hand-made gifts. Also regular workshops.
Open: Tuesdays – Saturdays 9.30am-4.30pm
NEWS: Weft Studio is currently offering studio space. If you are interested please click on the link below for more info or feel free to come in for a chat.
Alan Stones and Rebecca Payn Open Studio
Glen Cottage, Blencarn, Penrith, CA10 1TX. 01768 88688. W: www.alanstones.co.uk W: www.rebeccapayn.co.uk
Alan Stones and Rebecca Payn have well-established painting and print-making studios where they make oil paintings, drawings and original lithographs using stone and plate lithography. Visitors are given a warm welcome and an opportunity to see work in progress, to view work on display, to browse and also to buy directly from the studio.
Open: every Thursday and Saturday 2pm-5pm throughout the year, and at other times by appointment.
Artware
4 Queen Street, Penrith, CA11 7XD. 01768 891488.
Art material suppliers and framers.
Beckstones Art Gallery
Greystoke Ghyll, Penrith, CA11 0UQ. 017684 83601. E: enquiries@beckstonesartgallery.co.uk W: www.beckstonesartgallery.co.uk
One of the best in the country, if not the best, Beckstones is a specialist art gallery exhibiting a high standard of original work by up to 40 of the nation’s top artists. Over 300 paintings in a variety of media cover a wide range of subject matter by artists, many with national or international reputations, carefully handpicked from all parts of the UK as well as the Lake District, selected on merit as the best at what they do.
Open: 10-5pm every day, March – November. 10.30-4.30pm Fri, Sat & Sun, December -February.
Courtyard Gallery
32 Boroughgate, Appleby, CA16 6XG. 017683 51638. E: courtyardgallery@btconnect.com W: www.courtyardgallery.co.uk
Courtyard Gallery sells a high standard of work solely from the British Isles. The gallery is hidden in a courtyard half way up the main street of Boroughgate, in one of the most charming corners of Appleby-in-Westmorland. On entering the gallery by the courtyard steps, you will find a collection of original paintings and etchings, ceramics, (both local and from other parts of the country), glass, a selection of designer jewellery plus other craft items and greetings cards. Tea and coffee can be enjoyed whilst browsing.
Open: 10-5pm Tuesday – Saturday in summer, Tuesday – Sunday in winter.
Greystones Coffee House and Gallery
Glenridding, Ullswater, CA11 0PA. 017684 82392. E: info@greystonesgallery.co.uk W: www.greystonesgallery.co.uk
High Head Sculpture Valley
High Head Farm, Ivegill, Carlisle, CA4 0PJ. 016974 73552. E: highheadvalley@aol.com W: www.highheadsculpturevalley.co.uk
Situated halfway between Carlisle & Penrith, parking is free. Admission charge for outdoor sculpture exhibition. Disabled access to most areas. The gallery area displays a changing exhibition of traditional and contemporary sculptures, paintings, photography and ceramics.
Open: 10.30am-5pm in summer (last entry 4.30pm), 10.30am-4.00pm in winter (closed Wednesdays).
Insideout
Bluebell Bookshop, Angel Square, Penrith, CA11 7BT. 01768 866660.
Small gallery within independent bookshop, which also sells classical CDs
James Reynolds Sculpture and Gallery
Lime Grove, Tirril, Penrith, CA10 2JE. 01768 895330
Jonathan Trotman & Alison Critchlow
Threlkeld, Keswick. 017687 79172. E: jonathan@blencathraart.co.uk alison@blencathraart.co.uk W: www.blencathraart.co.uk
Both are painters of the surrounding landscape and places recently visited. They paint in both oil and acrylic.
Open: by arrangement only.
Little Salkeld Watermill
Little Salkeld, Penrith, CA10 1NN. o1768 881523. E: njbj@aol.com W: www.organicmill.co.uk
Knitting and weaving by Ana Balfour – Hand knitted, natural dyes – hats, jerseys, glasses, scarves, hangings and cushions. Watercolours by Nick Jones – Landscapes and seascapes.
Open: Monday – Friday 10.30am-5.00pm throughout the year except Christmas-mid January.
Lowood Art Gallery
Nr Armathwaite, Carlisle, CA4 9RB. 01768 896636. E: lowoodgallery@msn.com
Dedicated to bringing the best of British art to Cumbria. Develops three exhibitions in a year.
Open: 10am-6pm Tuesday to Sunday, closed January/February.
Morceau
Above & within Just Sew, Poets Walk, Penrith, CA11 7HJ. 07747 043666 or 01768 483388. E: yvonne@morceau.co.uk W: www.morceau.com
Morceau patchwork & needle centre is run by Yvonne Bodecott who also runs regular courses in textiles, patchwork and dressmaking from 9.30am -2.30pm, telephone for details.
Open: Just Sew shop hours, 9.30am-5pm, Monday to Saturday, closes at 4pm on Wednesdays.
The Pennine Pottery
Alston, CA9 3NG. 01434 382157. E: lascelle@fish.co.uk
Situated 2.5 miles from Alston on A686 towards Hexham. Potter: Peter Lascelles.
Picnic area with majestic views, car park and toilet.
Open: 9am-1pm November-March, 2pm-4pm April-October (closed Wednesdays).
Penrith Museum
Robinson’s School, Middlegate, Penrith, CA11 7PT. 01768 212228. E: museum@eden.gov.uk W: www.eden.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museum-penrith-and-eden/
Penrith Museum is situated in an Elizabethan building converted by Eden District Council in 1990, adjacent to Penrith Tourist Information Centre. The Museum also has a gallery with a year-round programme of exhibitions of both historical and contemporary arts.
Open: Monday – Saturday 10am-5pm and Sundays (April to Oct only) 1pm-4.45pm
Red Barn
Melkinthorpe, Penrith, CA10 2DR. 01931 712767. E: info@redbarngallery.co.uk W: www.redbarngallery.co.uk
Situated in the small hamlet of Melkinthorpe, approximately 4 miles south of Penrith, just off the A6. Red Barn, formerly Foster’s Barn, has been converted to provide two exciting gallery spaces. The Upper Gallery is devoted to painting and sculptural pieces. The Lower Gallery concentrates on applied arts: glass, ceramics and jewellery.
Open: 10am-4pm every day.
Gallery 1611 (formerly Stokoe House Ceramics Gallery)
Studio House, Market Place, Alston, CA9 3HS. 01434 382137. E: info@gallery1611.co.uk W: www.stokoehouseceramics.co.uk
Ground Floor – shows the work of Syl & Ray Macro – Syl specialises in ceramic wall panels, vase forms & bowls using a technique of coloured clay assemblage. Ray makes tall elegant pierced wall lights inspired by growth patterns of trees, using a technique of hollow extrusion. Upper Gallery – 4/6 changing exhibitions each year featuring different potters & ceramic artists.
Open: Easter to October, 10.30am-4.30pm Wednesday – Sunday, daily in school holidays. Weekends only, November – December. Winter season by appointment.
The Lion Gallery
5 Little Dockray, Penrith, CA11 7HL. 01768 867229
The Scar Art Gallery
Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, 015396 23308. E: davidandcaroline@ravenstonedale.org
The Scar Gallery shows the work of David William Morris and Caroline A Metcalfe-Gibson (with some work by other artists living locally). David’s paintings (mostly in oil, but some also in acrylic, watercolour and pastel) are often intuitive explorations of figures and landscapes, sometimes abstracted and usually colourful. Caroline’s work is based on sharply observed drawing, often in pen and ink of places of buildings characteristic of the area. Her watercolours are more freely applied, but none-the-less derive from close observation.
Open: Fridays 2pm-5pm and Saturdays 10am-5pm, Easter to end of October.
Other times variable and by arrangement.
Upfront Gallery
Nr. Hutton-in-the-Forest, Unthank, Penrith, CA11 9TG. 017684 84538. E: info@up-front.com W: www.up-front.com
Upfront gallery is located in a rural setting in a beautifully converted 17th Century barn. The gallery presents a changing programme of exhibitions, in four individual gallery spaces, each exhibition lasting for around six weeks. (Workshops and an associated series of events accompany the exhibitions). We also have an associated shop area where you can indulge in a range of goods including work by local makers and various cards.
Open: 10.30am-4.30pm daily, closed on a Monday unless a Bank Holiday. Winter Closing: December 25th, 26th, 27th & 28th, January 1st to 18th.
The Upstairs Gallery at the Village Bakery
Melmerby, Penrith, CA10 1HE. 01768 881811. E: info@village-bakery.com W: www.village-bakery.com/
Under the banner of Craftsmen Upstairs, a group of Cumbrian craftsworkers are now selling gifts and furniture from the gallery. The crafts on sale at present range from traditional wooden toys and colourful ceramics, to exquisite handcrafted wooden boxes, bowls and furniture. There is jewellery, hats and handbags designed and made by talented local artists, as well as wall hangings and greetings cards.
Open: 9.30am-4.30pm daily (times vary during November to March).
